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Police intensify probe into Busia shooting, sh6m robbery
The victim, Doreen Nakayenze, 28, was shot on the right side of her ribs at her gate in Sofia 'A' Village, Busia Municipality, on November 6, at about 7:00pm. The assailants reportedly grabbed her handbag containing sh6m, Ksh180,000, a power bank and mobile money balancing books before fleeing through the neighbourhood.
Police are particularly interested in establishing how the attackers knew about the money Nakayenze was carrying and whether they had monitored her movements before striking.
By: Simon Masaba, Journalist @New Vision
BUSIA - Police have intensified investigations into the shooting and robbery of a mobile money operator in Busia District, with detectives pursuing fresh leads to identify a gang of four armed men who attacked her and escaped with millions of shillings.
The victim, Doreen Nakayenze, 28, was shot on the right side of her ribs at her gate in Sofia 'A' Village, Busia Municipality, on November 6, at about 7:00pm
The assailants reportedly grabbed her handbag containing sh6m, Ksh180,000, a power bank and mobile money balancing books before fleeing through the neighbourhood.
Moses Mugwe, the Bukedi-South regional police spokesperson, said investigations had been intensified to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and track down the suspects
Police are particularly interested in establishing how the attackers knew about the money Nakayenze was carrying and whether they had monitored her movements before striking.
The attack adds to growing concerns over violent crime in several parts of the country, with the Government recently revealing that security agencies had recorded 3,192 homicide cases nationwide between January and September 2026.
Of these, 818 cases had reached court, 72 had been dropped, while 2,302 remained under investigation, Internal Affairs Minister Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu told parliament last week.
Kamuntu identified Mitooma, Ibanda, Sheema, Kagadi, Kazo and Ntungamo among districts experiencing pockets of violent crime. Others included Mubende, Kyegegwa, Bukwo, Kyankwanzi and Masaka.
Police are particularly interested in establishing how the attackers knew about the money Nakayenze was carrying and whether they had monitored her movements before striking.
The attack adds to growing concerns over violent crime in several parts of the country, with the Government recently revealing that security agencies had recorded 3,192 homicide cases nationwide between January and September 2026.
Of these, 818 cases had reached court, 72 had been dropped, while 2,302 remained under investigation, Internal Affairs Minister Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu told parliament last week.
Kamuntu identified Mitooma, Ibanda, Sheema, Kagadi, Kazo and Ntungamo among districts experiencing pockets of violent crime. Others included Mubende, Kyegegwa, Bukwo, Kyankwanzi and Masaka.
He attributed the violence in several districts to land conflicts, domestic and family disputes, poverty, mob justice and witchcraft.
Police intensify operation
Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba has been conducting a nationwide security assessment, with particular attention to areas experiencing persistent violent crime
During an intervention in Kayabwe, Mpigi District, Byakagaba handed over an additional police patrol pick-up to strengthen operations and pledged more personnel, police dogs and improved patrols to reduce response times
Police Director of Operations Frank Mwesigwa identified domestic violence, murder, theft, drug abuse and land disputes as major contributors to crime.
Police intensify operation
Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba has been conducting a nationwide security assessment, with particular attention to areas experiencing persistent violent crime
During an intervention in Kayabwe, Mpigi District, Byakagaba handed over an additional police patrol pick-up to strengthen operations and pledged more personnel, police dogs and improved patrols to reduce response times
Police Director of Operations Frank Mwesigwa identified domestic violence, murder, theft, drug abuse and land disputes as major contributors to crime.